Canberra Raiders NRL News

Ricky Stuart says Jason Croker wants Papali'i to retire to protect games record.

The Canberra Times

With a glint in his eye and a cheeky grin, Ricky Stuart says his former teammate Jason Croker's always asking him to retire enforcer Josh Papali'i - to keep his games record in tact.

Croker's the Canberra Raiders' record-holder for games played with 318, but Papali'i's closing in on him and will move into outright second when he runs out against Manly at Brookvale on Sunday.

Papali'i's currently played 307 NRL games - the same number as former teammate Jarrod Croker.

See more...

Tom Starling has spoken with multiple clubs, including the Raiders, but no formal offers yet.

The Canberra Times

Tom Starling's had conversations with "a few clubs", but at this stage there's nothing formal on the table for the off-contract Canberra Raiders hooker.

That's included talks with the Raiders, who have already signed former Newcastle captain Jayden Brailey and young gun Owen Pattie for 2026 and beyond.

But Raiders legend Mal Meninga believes there needs to be three hookers in the top-30 squad.

See more...

Kenrick Winchester may block Sam Williams at Queanbeyan border amid hero-turned-enemy transformation.

The Canberra Times

Former Canberra Raiders halfback Sam Williams is in danger of being blocked at the Queanbeyan border as one of the city's favourite heroes transforms into the enemy this weekend.

Former Canberra Raiders halfback Sam Williams is in danger of being blocked at the Queanbeyan border as one of the city's favourite heroes transforms into the enemy this weekend.

Williams has divided the city and put himself firmly in the sights of Mayor Kenrick Winchester just months after guiding the Queanbeyan Kangaroos to back-to-back rugby league titles.

See more...